BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in the public service/healthcare service is highly desirable as well as exposure to working within multi-unionised settings.
• A minimum of five years’ relevant HR experience in a multi team environment;
• Extensive experience in recruitment, selection and retention;
• Experience of absence management and proven track record relating to same;
• Good leadership, strategic thinking, team-working, communication, strong ICT and organisational skills.
• It is desirable that candidates have proven supervisory skills, experience in advocating for change, and demonstrate creative thinking and initiative, and can manage an extensive workload and deliver results within defined timelines
• A full clean driving license which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport is essential.

The person appointed should be flexible in their approach to service delivery with a can-do attitude and ability to contribute positively towards the ongoing development of effective teamwork. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Services and that the needs of the individuals supported by the services are met by all staff that support them.
The HR Officer will assist the Human Resources Manager and team to provide a professional HR service to staff members in the Cork and Kerry Services. He/shewill provide administrative support in respect of Human Resources to management and staff within the Services. The role involves providing advice to Managers as to best practice in HR related issues in line with HR policies and procedures, HR Reporting, HR Administration, day-to-day HR queries and projects/initiatives for the HR Department.